Watch a presentation or speech online. Pick a topic that interests you.

Step 1: Provide the speaker's name and the internet link to your selected presentation or speech.

Step 2: Provide a brief description of the presentation or speech you've selected.

Step 3: Critique the presentation or speech that you've selected by answering the questions below. Incorporate textbook principles.

a. Is the purpose of the presentation or speech clear to the audience?

b. Is the introduction effective? Explain.

c. Does the body include a clear, limited number of main points? Explain.

d. Is the conclusion effective? Explain.

e. Discuss how the speaker establishes audience rapport through effective imagery, verbal signposts, and nonverbal messages.

f. Describe the use of visual aids and/or supporting facts (if applicable).

g. Does the speaker focus on audience benefits? Explain.

h. Does the speaker show enthusiasm for the topic? Explain.

i. Does the speaker maintain eye contact and move naturally? Explain.

j. Does the speaker control voice and vocabulary and/or slow down and pause at appropriate moments? Explain. k. Does the speaker avoid apologies and avoid digressions? Explain.